Vanguard FTSE Canadian High Dividend Yield Index ETF (TSX: VDY)
Canada
· Delayed Price · Currency is CAD | Assets | 2.58B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.23% |
| PE Ratio | 13.22 |
| Dividend (ttm) | 2.07 |
| Dividend Yield | 4.73% |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jun 28, 2024 |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Payout Ratio | 63.22% |
| 1-Year Return | +6.22% |
| Volume | 133,456 |
| Open | 43.60 |
| Previous Close | 43.49 |
| Day's Range | n/a |
| 52-Week Low | 37.89 |
| 52-Week High | 45.27 |
| Beta | 0.93 |
| Holdings | 57 |
| Inception Date | Nov 2, 2012 |
About VDY
The fund seeks to track the performance of the FTSE Canada High Dividend Yield Index which focuses on issuers of any cap that are economically-tied to the Canadian market. Eligible securities are derived from the FTSE Global Equity Index Series and are ranked based on their annual forecasted dividend yields. Components are chosen based on yield until their combined market-cap totals 50% of the overall index universe capitalization. The fund is also market-cap-weighted and holds the constituents securities in the same ratio as they are seen in the index. It is designed for investors seeking long-term capital growth and regular monthly income from a diversified portfolio delivering efficient exposure to the potential of Canadian firms. Additionally, the index is reviewed annually and rebalanced quarterly.
Performance
VDY had a total return of 11.12% in the past year. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 5.11%, including dividends.
Top 10 Holdings
71.03% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Bank of Canada | RY | 15.17% |
| The Toronto-Dominion Bank | TD | 9.81% |
| Canadian Natural Resources Limited | CNQ | 8.12% |
| Enbridge Inc. | ENB | 7.64% |
| Bank of Montreal | BMO | 6.36% |
| The Bank of Nova Scotia | BNS | 5.65% |
| Suncor Energy Inc. | SU | 5.25% |
| Manulife Financial Corporation | MFC | 4.67% |
| Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce | CM | 4.43% |
| TC Energy Corporation | TRP | 3.93% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 28, 2024 | 0.18271 CAD | Jul 8, 2024 |
| May 31, 2024 | 0.17606 CAD | Jun 7, 2024 |
| Apr 30, 2024 | 0.17619 CAD | May 8, 2024 |
| Mar 15, 2024 | 0.17276 CAD | Mar 25, 2024 |
| Feb 29, 2024 | 0.17894 CAD | Mar 8, 2024 |
| Jan 31, 2024 | 0.19462 CAD | Feb 8, 2024 |